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Why is it called the Cartier Crash?
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Why it is called the Cartier Crash relates to the unique shape of the watch. The case and dial of the timepiece have a smashed, wavy appearance, similar to what a watch might look like if it were smashed or crushed in a crash or collision. There are various stories of how this imaginative design came into being. Some people claim that the designers Jean-Jacques Cartier and Rupert Emmerson got the idea for the timepiece after a customer brought in a damaged watch for repair. Another theory is that the prominent melting clock in Salvador Dalí's painting The Persistence of Memory served as the inspiration. Shop a variety of Cartier watches on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024
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Cartier Pasha Seatimer Ref. 1040 Mens Full Size Watch, Automatic, Date - SS
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Located in Suwanee, GA
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Vintage 1980's Cartier Tank Vermeil Watch
By Cartier
Located in South Pasadena, CA
Circa 1980's. Very nice Cartier tank ladies watch in very good condition and even comes with box and some pamphlets. Original black leather strap. In very good running condition.
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CARTIER 18K Rose Gold Diamond Santos-Dumont LM Mechanical Wristwatch
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
A striking interpretation of one of Cartier's most celebrated timepieces, this Santos-Dumont LM pairs the warmth of 18K rose gold with the brilliance of approximately 2.81 carats of ...
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By Cartier
Located in Baltimore, MD
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Model: W62048V3 2510
Serial: 59750***
Case: 43 x 38mm, steel
Dial: Blue sunray
Case: 43 x 38mm
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Materials
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Cartier 18k yellow gold buckle leather strap Pasha watch
By Cartier
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This distinguished vintage Cartier Pasha watch is a sophisticated 1990’s timepiece, beautifully crafted in 18k yellow gold and paired with a rich green leather buckle strap. The bold...
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Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
